Mimi's Giant Whole-Wheat Banana-Strawberry Muffins

A healthier version of a favorite breakfast treat! Bananas and strawberries lend a natural sweetness to these delicious and moist muffins.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 bananas, mashed
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 large muffin cups, or line with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; Stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. Spoon batter into muffin cups until completely filled.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. Cool before removing from the muffin tins.